# Vilnius public transport capacity expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vilnius-public-transport-capacity-expansion
> Updated: 2026-08-21T03:56:49.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

Vilnius is increasing its public transport capacity for the upcoming autumn season. Starting September 1, the city will deploy 633 buses and trolleybuses, an 18 percent increase over the summer period. This expansion, involving carriers UAB ‘Vilniaus viešasis transportas’, ‘Kautra’, and ‘Transrevis’, aims to better serve growing residential districts and accommodate an anticipated 226 million trips as residents and students return to regular routines.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: Vilnius increases public transport capacity for autumn season

Vilnius is increasing its public transport capacity for the autumn season, deploying 633 vehicles to meet rising passenger demand and better serve growing residential districts.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vilnius-increases-public-transport-capacity-for-autumn-season

### 2026-08-10: Lithuanian airports set new passenger traffic record in July

Lithuanian airports reached a record high in July, serving nearly 756,000 passengers, a 10 percent increase from last year, driven largely by significant growth at Vilnius Airport.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lithuanian-airports-set-new-passenger-traffic-record-in-july

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Cite as: Vilnius public transport capacity expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vilnius-public-transport-capacity-expansion